5.12.2008

Repost : The Rubber City Allleycat, My Journey

The Rubber City AlleycatMy Journey

From start to finish, my thoughts, stops, and tasks.

Start Will Christy Park

First Stop Revival -Received an informational piece of paper about the late Dr. Bob from Akron. The paper said I must report to Dr. Bobs house before the end of the race to complete a task.Second Stop Dr. Bob’s House -Two options: answer facts about Dr. Bob or chug a PBR. *Chugged a PBR and broke the fuck out.Third Stop Plaque about something important *this stop was for extra points I believe, it was not necessary, although it made me feel like a champion pedaling 7 miles out of the way than everyone and still placing well. -Write the first line of the plaque.Fourth Stop Cadillac Hill -Climb as high as you can for points. *Made it half way. This hill is so steep, its hard for some cars. Combine that with old brick road, yeah, so get off my case.Fifth Stop Library -Take two slips of paper and answer one of the questions. *I had to find the headline for some New Orleans paper. As I went into the library and approached the magazine/newspaper area, I broke into a mad rush as I saw 100’s of different newspapers from all over the country. *Between the library and the next stop, I missed getting hit by a Jeep by mere inches. Then the pissed off driver decided to turn into me at the next intersection :)Sixth Stop View of Akron Skyline(some park at the top of a hill) -Run up the hill and draw a picture of Akron’s skyline on a note-card. *If my calves could talk, they’d tell you about running up this hill.Seventh Stop Goodyear -Throw a bicycle tire over a concrete pillar to advance or throw all four tires onto each of the pillars in a row to earn points. *3rd time was the charm.Eighth Stop Some Bar on Exchange St. -Chug a cup of beer *This beer was unexpectedly cool and refreshing, I loved it.Ninth Stop Dr. Bob’s -Return and pick up a USPS box to carry to the finish. *Fuck putting this box in my “messenger bag,” I’m tired as fuck and this brick road I’m riding on is making me infertile...GODSPEED!Finish The Matinee *Finished 21st out of 40 *Total miles traveled: 21.3